Anthony Edwards, The Timberwolves and NBA
As the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly fell to the Golden State Warriors 116-115 on Wednesday, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was left impressed by how the Warriors were "two steps" ahead in getting the basketball to point guard Stephen Curry.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots at the basket as Boston Celtics forwards Xavier Tillman (26) and Jayson Tatum (0) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) AP
Anthony Edwards called out the Timberwolves' starting lineup after they came out flat in the first quarter of Wednesday night's loss against the Warriors.
Anthony Edwards has yet another bill to pay to the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been fined $50,000 for making obscene gestures toward a game official.
The NBA announced Monday that it had fined the Minnesota Timberwolves guard $50,000 for the gesture during Saturday's 127-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While on the sideline, Edwards flipped off an official during an inbounds play.
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards shares his thoughts after disappointing loss against the Golden State Warriors.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has earned his fifth fine of the season, this time for "making obscene gestures toward a game official," the NBA said.
In his postgame scrum Wednesday, Anthony Edwards did not want to focus on the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves were down 13-0 against the Golden State Warriors about four minutes into the first quarter and down 34-14 heading into the second.
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost 116-115 to the Golden State Warriors last night and Anthony Edwards pointed to two specific flaws postgame.
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has been trying out new starting lineups and rotations. It's no secret that Minnesota has underperformed this season. Going from a Western Conference Finals appearance to a team hanging on for dear life for a playoff spot is not what the organization envisioned.
It's only been six games, but Anthony Edwards is currently enjoying a bit of a heater. After being held to 15 points against Boston on Jan. 2 — prompting Charles Barkley to declare that Edwards has regressed — the 23-year-old Timberwolves superstar has played at a level that was missing from his game over the first 33 games of the 2024-25 season.